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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 12:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 306
Posted By P!N20

I know it's futile discussing practicalities...

I know it's futile discussing practicalities here, but they could have saved just as much weight by shortening the seat post.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 306
Posted By USAZorro

Why stop there? There's a lot of excess metal in...

Why stop there? There's a lot of excess metal in those rims and the frame as well. :innocent:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-13-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 784
Posted By rje58_too

June Goal - 225 miles 6/1 - 12.9 miles -...

June Goal - 225 miles

6/1 - 12.9 miles - Trek 830
6/2 - 12.5 miles - Trek 800 Antelope
6/4 - 11.4 miles - Trek 800 Antelope
6/5 - 17.8 miles - Fuji
6/8 - 16.6 miles - Fuji
6/9 - 17.0 miles -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 320
Posted By noglider

Korina, I haven't used them, but that's a great...

Korina, I haven't used them, but that's a great price on pedals that will probably serve for a long time. Get them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 73
Posted By jamesdak

That's what I was running on mine. Such a nice...

That's what I was running on mine. Such a nice ride to be honest.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 1,079
Views: 64,918
Posted By WGB

facebook.com/marketplace/item/1035160787989347 ...

facebook.com/marketplace/item/1035160787989347

Posted 7hrs ago in Duluth1981 vintage bike$150
Listed 7 hours ago
7 hours ago
in Duluth, MN
Message

Condition
Used – fair
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,635
Posted By MinnMan

You're 69 years old, so don't hesitate! You are...

You're 69 years old, so don't hesitate! You are losing precious time to enjoy a great bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 288
Posted By noglider

Velox tape is now called Zéfal. I still like it...

Velox tape is now called Zéfal. I still like it best of all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 177
Posted By Pompiere

Yes, mine was just like the picture in the...

Yes, mine was just like the picture in the catalog, right down to the backward seat clamp. Only the Avocet saddle was different from stock. The seat post was steel with a sleeve to make it 27.2 mm. I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-13-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 769
Posted By bikingshearer

Make Rob paint it blue. Rob loooovesblue . . ....

Make Rob paint it blue. Rob loooovesblue . . . NOT.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,454
Posted By plumberroy

If I was going to build something it would be...

If I was going to build something it would be vintage MTB or hybrid. Could you build something for that money? Yes especially if you are already a bike nut and have a parts box. And looked around...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 306
Posted By Chuck M

It looks like he randomly poked at the front...

It looks like he randomly poked at the front derailleur until the battery in his cordless drill died.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 129
Posted By Rick_D

My general observation: each rim-tire pairing is...

My general observation: each rim-tire pairing is unique. Some are harmonious and the tire mounts easily, but not too easily to be loose. Others are monstrous and gorilla hands and about five levers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 214
Posted By noglider

Years ago, a member quit once he hit a milestone...

Years ago, a member quit once he hit a milestone like that. It makes no sense to me.

We're glad you're in our community. You belong here.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-13-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 986
Posted By wayold

As it turns out I have a Magicshine SeeMe 180 and...

As it turns out I have a Magicshine SeeMe 180 and a Garmin Varia RVR315 mounted on the seatpost of one of my bikes. Here are the sizes of the two 1/4 turn mounts for comparison:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 206
Posted By Rick_D

Lovely, classic, impeccably cared for. Do enjoy...

Lovely, classic, impeccably cared for. Do enjoy this slice of cycling lore.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 206
Posted By Mad Honk

Good on yer wife for finding this wonderful ride....

Good on yer wife for finding this wonderful ride. I love mine and every other guy I know that has one does too. Give it some love and it will return it. Smiles, MH
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 538
Posted By Fredo76

None of mine completed the fourth grade, even....

None of mine completed the fourth grade, even. They had to work for a living! But they have street smarts.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 946
Posted By wheelreason

The chain is sucked into the gap between the...

The chain is sucked into the gap between the crank and the BB shell after it drops off the ring by the pedaling motion.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 946
Posted By Trakhak

Here's Canyon's "Prevent Chain Suck...

Here's Canyon's "Prevent Chain Suck (https://www.canyon.com/en-us/support-articles/prevent_chain_suck.html)" page.

As I remember from my bike store days back when MTB's were becoming popular,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,454
Posted By uncle uncle

Original poster here...I just got back to this...

Original poster here...I just got back to this thread, having worked overtime for the past few days, and have been shot, mentally and physically, by the time I got home. I like the enthusiasm that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 306
Posted By noglider

And his drillium workmanship isn't good, either.

And his drillium workmanship isn't good, either.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 28,076
Views: 4,648,910
Posted By bharrisonb

I recently rescued a 1969 Phillips moments before...

I recently rescued a 1969 Phillips moments before it would have been picked up for trash. It was in rough shape, but I refreshed it ...

I decided to repaint the mudguards (very rusted,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,373
Posted By RustyPeugeot

We have working MAFAC RACER brakes with new...

We have working MAFAC RACER brakes with new cables and housing.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6011_84e4f5b1939260e459e124d524acdb1db8825092.jpeg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 464
Posted By SpedFast

Your instructions are too easy to follow, are you...

Your instructions are too easy to follow, are you trying to put the LBS's out of business? haha:) Seriously, I do believe most people that keep their bikes tuned do it exactly as you just stated. No...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 221
Posted By bulgie

Not at the moment. My last framebuilding gig...

Not at the moment. My last framebuilding gig ended in '99 (I think) when Match went out of business. Then I switched to IT consultant for the next 20+ years. Now retired, I have collected enough...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 464
Posted By smd4

Here’s another one: Don’t pull on the cable with...

Here’s another one: Don’t pull on the cable with your hand to move the derailleur; too imprecise and not enough control. This works better if you have a stand or someone to lift the rear wheel off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 177
Posted By juvela

----- IIRC earlier model years were fitted...

-----

IIRC earlier model years were fitted with downtubes; Shimano Titlist to be specific


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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 5,458
Views: 886,078
Posted By Fredo76

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4789_9331ac11071f2e4ceb97bc1a9003260218cd611e.jpg
Rode Bella to the Post Office this morning to return a defective laptop. Felt...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 453
Posted By indyfabz

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 232
Posted By FBinNY

Feel free to disagree. However, those reading...

Feel free to disagree.
However, those reading this should consider that the forces are applied to the steerer where the stem attaches. Also consider that bar widths and stem extensions are within...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 232
Posted By soyabean

Why do certain riders think one pound removed...

Why do certain riders think one pound removed from their bike will drastically change the bike and make it fly?

Let's say the bike+accessories are 30 lbs., the overall momentum from 300 lbs down...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 453
Posted By Troul

Homer will still try for it tho.

Homer will still try for it tho.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 129
Posted By bikemig

I've installed my share of tires over the years...

I've installed my share of tires over the years as well. My observations are anecdotal and rather obviously not based on any sort of scientific test. It has been my observation that wired on tires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 9,143
Views: 3,202,587
Posted By Oldsledz

Here are 3 of mine. Schwinn PDG 30 Mostly...

Here are 3 of mine. Schwinn PDG 30 Mostly used on dirt roads and easy trails. Mongoose PRO Rocadile , with street tires for slow rides with my wife. GT All terra , is going to be my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 28,076
Views: 4,648,910
Posted By Ditto1958

I’m 65 and remember fondly those “English...

I’m 65 and remember fondly those “English racers”- our name for them where I grew up. Sadly I never owned one, but I did get to ride a few. They were very nice to ride. I think the current market for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 453
Posted By phughes

While on tour at night, I slather the frame with...

While on tour at night, I slather the frame with bacon grease so the bears will watch over the bike and attack anyone trying to steal it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 206
Posted By smd4

Props to your wife for the massive score! What an...

Props to your wife for the massive score! What an eye!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-13-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 769
Posted By CyclingFool95

Do you plan to ride it or hang it on the wall? I...

Do you plan to ride it or hang it on the wall? I have a like new 1996 Colnago Master Light in Art Decor AD4 paint that I almost never ride (200 miles in 4 years) because I'm afraid to mess up the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 21,917
Views: 3,230,665
Posted By bikemig

Rode 15 miles today on my 1982 Peugeot PXN 10....

Rode 15 miles today on my 1982 Peugeot PXN 10. The bike is mainly original but I modded it a bit for hill climbing by swapping out the Stronglight 106 crank with 52/42 rings for a Stronglight 86 bcd...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 31
Posted By bruce19

Back on the bike after AFIB

Had an AFIB on Saturday afternoon. Went to the ER and went through the process. They got me stabilized but wanted me overnight for observation. The next day they were being super cautious and ordered...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-13-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,202
Posted By jc808

This is a women's brand (woman-owned) that...

This is a women's brand (woman-owned) that advertises a "no angry kitty" chamois: https://www.coeursports.com/search?q=chamois
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 202
Posted By tomato coupe

Pretty good FTP.

Pretty good FTP.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 27,286
Views: 3,244,230
Posted By bikemig

Yeah those are fun routes. Flat routes are OK but...

Yeah those are fun routes. Flat routes are OK but I much prefer rollers and hills. I modded the Peugeot a bit to deal with the climbing (swapped out the original crank with 52/42 rings for a crank...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 202
Posted By slow rollin

Whoa, can mister Air Fryer join my team? That's...

Whoa, can mister Air Fryer join my team? That's great power!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 177
Posted By Pompiere

I wonder if it is #2 on this catalog page? The...

I wonder if it is #2 on this catalog page? The description says the cable is concealed in the frame. I have one of the Reynolds 531 bikes shown at the bottom of the page.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 27,286
Views: 3,244,230
Posted By bikemig

Just rode 15 miles on my 1982 Peugeot PXN 10....

Just rode 15 miles on my 1982 Peugeot PXN 10. That's my favorite route as it has lots of rollers (around a 1,000 ft of climbing) with one decent 10% climb, a fair amount of tree cover to help with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 206
Posted By Bricycle

First Ride!! CIOCC

Just took MY first ride on my “new to me” CIOCC. Tickled to death about this bike. It’s a survivor for sure. Not sure about the year, probably 84 ish, maybe. All CAMPY record, no bastardization. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 5,458
Views: 886,078
Posted By Ogsarg

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Grand Canyon about 20 minutes after sunset last night.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 202
Posted By Sy Reene

What's the recommendation if using an air fryer?

What's the recommendation if using an air fryer?
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